Bangkok: "Aunt Khayan," known for her innocence, remains unforgiving towards "Mr. Dech" after he burned her winning lottery ticket. Despite recovering from the initial shock, she is still upset about the incident, considering it an extremely cruel act. She expressed that if Mr. Dech had no ill intentions, he should have returned the ticket promptly.
According to Thai News Agency, Aunt Khayan, the winner of the June 1, 2026 lottery draw with the number 173770, spoke about her feelings on the "Hone Krasae" program. She emphasized her belief that Mr. Dech, who confessed to taking the ticket, had conspired with his wife, despite his apologies. Aunt Khayan remains puzzled by his decision to burn the ticket.
Aunt Khayan has plans for the 6 million baht prize money, intending to save it and use it for house repairs if she ever receives it. She has decided to continue buying lottery tickets but will no longer rely on others to check them for her.
"Auntie Haeng," a supportive lottery vendor, revealed her decision to help Auntie Khayan, feeling sorry for her as a hardworking woman making an honest living. She believes that such a windfall should not be taken away by fellow villagers. Confident in the evidence she gathered, Aunt Haeng does not expect any reward for her assistance.
Aunt Haeng described the ticket as "hot money," emphasizing the anxiety and distress caused by keeping someone else's belongings. She urged that legal processes be followed to resolve the matter smoothly, while congratulating Aunt Khayan on having a greater chance of recovering her prize. The incident has sparked public interest, leading to a shortage of lottery tickets at stalls.